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Housing Affordability in Gloucester County, VA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 24.6%
- Virginia 29.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 37.7%
- Virginia 48.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.6%
- Virginia 20.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,771/mo
- Virginia $2,127/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,04637.7%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,64321.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more30010.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 25.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $527/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County, VA | 24.6% | 37.7% | 21.6% | 25.1% |
| Virginia | 29.3% | 48.5% | 20.5% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Gloucester County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Point | 27.5% | 39.4% | 21.9% | 27.2% |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 22.0% | 29.9% | 20.0% | 25.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Gloucester County, VA?
- In Gloucester County, VA, 24.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Gloucester County compare with Virginia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Gloucester County is 24.6%, compared with 29.3% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates